Growing company developing promising vaccines for RSV, influenza and Ebola BALTIMORE, MD (June 8, 2016) – Novavax, a clinical stage vaccine company that works to deliver novel products to prevent…
Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development Announces Fiscal Year 2017 Application Round for State Revitalization Programs
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NEW CARROLLTON, Md. (June 8, 2016) – The Department of Housing and Community Development has opened the FY17 application round for three of the four available State Revitalization Programs. These…
Members’ Corner: Steve Pennington
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Steve Pennington, Managing Director Department of Commerce State of Maryland Explain your background in economic development This is my first foray into the government sector, and I’m about 9 months…
Liz Fitzsimmons Named Managing Director of Tourism Film and the Arts at Maryland Commerce
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Cynthia Miller joins Maryland Office of Tourism as Director of Strategic Partnerships BALTIMORE, MD (June 1, 2016) – Liz Fitzsimmons, a destination marketing professional with more than 20 years’ experience,…
Members’ Corner: Laura Kordzikowski
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Laura Kordzikowski Business Development Specialist, City of Salisbury Explain your background in economic development I started working as the Business Development Specialist for the City in 2013 when the position…
Maryland Commerce Supports Frito-Lay Expansion: Company to Add 140 New Jobs
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Harford County expansion includes new distribution center, additional manufacturing lines BALTIMORE, MD (May 19, 2016) – The Maryland Department of Commerce is supporting the expansion of Frito-Lay’s manufacturing and distribution…
MEDA 2016/2017 Calendar of Events
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Entrepreneurial & Small Business Development Strategies Course Hyatt Regency, Baltimore: June 23 – 24, 2016 Chesapeake Basic Economic Development Course Baltimore City Community College: July 25 – 28, 2016 MEDA…
Farm to Fork Event Offers a Taste of Locally Produced Food from Anne Arundel County
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Annapolis, Maryland – (May 9, 2016) – Historic Londontown & Gardens will be the site for the May 19 Farm to Fork event which highlights locally produced food from some…
Brad Fackler Joins Maryland Commerce to Lead BioHealth and Life Sciences Team
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Led sales and marketing teams at Novartis, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals BALTIMORE, MD (May 5, 2016) – Brad Fackler, an experienced leader and innovator in the life sciences industry, has joined the…
Members’ Corner: Darrell Brown
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Darrell Brown Director, Charles County Economic Development Department Explain your background in economic development From 2011-2015, served as executive director for the District of Columbia Small Business Development Center at…